Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career

Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision
England captain Ben Stokes admits he is managing "the back end of my career" after choosing to skip the Indian Premier League and prioritise his time in international cricket.
Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
England test captain Ben Stokes said he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career. Stokes sat out the lucrative IPL this year to ease his workload following knee problems and was a notable absentee in the auction for the 2025 edition.
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Captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he chose not to participate in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah to extend his England career. Stokes had previously played for Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS),
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Ever since the advent of cash-rich T20 leagues across the world, including the money-minting Indian Premier League, there has been a debate over players choosing franchise cricket over their respective national teams’ interests.
I'm at the back-end of my career: Ben Stokes reveals reason behind not taking part in IPL 2025
England skipper Ben Stokes revealed the main reason behind not taking part in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and said that he is at the back end of his career.
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England captain Ben Stokes revealed the reason after missing out from the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction.
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